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Overview |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,854 students)
WPI vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($61,760.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than WPI ($33,882 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 10.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,930 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Gettysburg College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 59.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($43,239 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
WPI vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Gettysburg College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gettysburg College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $21,800 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gettysburg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/